Proverbs 21:20

Proverbs 21:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20The wise store up choice food and olive oil,

but fools gulp theirs down.

20There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise,

But a foolish person swallows it up.

20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,

But a foolish man swallows it up.

20There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],

But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.

20Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise,

but a foolish man consumes them.

20Wise people store up the best food and olive oil.

But foolish people eat up everything they have.